Federal agencies, including the FBI, the EPA, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), have been investigating a series of cyberattacks targeting water infrastructure in Minnesota. While these agencies have not issued a definitive public attribution, the prevailing consensus among officials is that the attacks were likely carried out by Iranian actors. The FBI recently issued a formal warning regarding these security threats.

During a recent appearance at a House Republican Party member retreat, Donald Trump challenged the narrative surrounding the hacks. He explicitly stated his belief that the incidents were not the result of an Iranian cyberattack. Instead, Trump placed the responsibility on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, suggesting that the governor is to blame for the security failures. Trump’s comments represent a significant departure from the assessments provided by federal cybersecurity experts, who continue to investigate the source of the breaches. There has been no public response from Governor Walz regarding these specific accusations as of the time of reporting.